It is important that everyone know the basics of CPR. Take this opportunity to learn how CPR works or refresh your memory if you have received training before. Using the American Heart Association as your primary source, discuss the procedure for giving CPR. Questions you should address include why someone needs CPR, how exactly it is performed, and how it works to save lives. When is an AED used? In your explanation, include your thoughts on how you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member.
If a person is unconscious, tap or shake them by their shoulders and ask “Are you okay?” If the person is unconscious and doesn’t respond, ask someone near you to call 911 and then tell them to look for an AED. (If you are by yourself call 911 first before you begin CPR.) While someone else calls 911 you should begin CPR. Before you start CPR you need to place the person on their back onto a firm surface. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders.
ReplyDeletePlace the heel of one hand over the center of the person's chest. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. Push straight down on the chest (it should compress around 2 inches). Continue to push (used your upper body weight, not just your arms) Push hard at a rate of about 100 compressions a minute.
If an AED is available, deliver one shock (if the devices tells you to. ) then start CPR. AED is a portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. It can jump start the heart again by giving a shock. An AED should be used if someone is having sudden cardiac arrest, which means a sudden, cessation of function of the heart. Someone needs cpr if they are unconscious and not breathing. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood. CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart until a normal heart function is restored.I have been CPR certified 4 times and I am scared to death by the thought of having someone else's life in my hands. I feel like I would forget all of the steps because of the pressure and I would end up killing the person... Thats obviously worst case scenario but still, it is scary to think about.
First, make sure the scene is safe. Then approach the patient and assess their level of consciousness. If they are unconscious, instruct someone to get an AED and check for a pulse. If there is no pulse begin CPR. CPR should be performed with a compression to breath ration of 30:2. When the person with an AED arrives, turn on the AED and follow the instructions the AED gives.
ReplyDeleteCPR can save lives because it provides a temporary pulse and rhythm for a failing heart. An AED is used to restart heart contractions and should only be used on patients with ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
Having an actual person to perform CPR on would be nerve-wracking, there are obvious concerns of doing the right procedures and making sure my CPR is effective. On top of that, the weight of someone's life in my hands adds a lot of unwanted pressure.
Why would someone need CPR?
ReplyDeleteA person would need CPR if they are unconscious and are showing no signs of breathing. This would mean that the heart has completely stopped pumping blood to the rest of the body.
How is CPR Performed?
If you find someone unconscious first shake and shout. You tap them on the shoulders and say "are you OK? are you OK?". If they do not respond check their pulse for no more then 10 seconds. If no pulse is found tell someone to call 911 and a second person to get an aed. Begin chest compressions by placing the heal of your hand in between the chest nipples. Push down at least 2 inches deep and continue for 30 compressions. Then give 2 rescue breathes by 2 fingers and placing them under the victims chin. Place your other hand on the brim of their forehead and pinch their nose shut. Tilt their head back to allow the airway to open. Give 2 full breathes, making sure to watch for chest to rise. Continue with compressions and repeat the cycle of 30 compressions to 2 breathes for five cycles or until help arrives.
How does it work?
When you do chest compressions you are pumping the heart for the person so it lets blood go to the rest of the body and prevents brain damage and allows the heart to begin pumping on its own again.
When is an AED used?
First of all an AED needs to be available, if an AED is not available continue the compression cycle. If an AED is available, you will use it to deliver a shock to the victims heart and this allows the heart to begin pumping. You only provide a shock if the AED prompts you too, if it does not prompt you to do so do not deliver shock as it could be harmful to the victim.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
I believe I would act rather calmly and professionally if I had to give CPR to a family member. I have had to do first aid on family members and the Heimlich maneuver before so I don't believe this is any different. I want to go into the medical field so it would be a natural instinct to actually get up and help whom ever is harmed.
Why would someone need CPR?
ReplyDelete-A person needs CPR if they are unconscious and not breathing.
How is CPR Performed?
-First check the scene to make sure it's safe to approach. When you approach the person, tap their shoulders and ask "are you okay?". If the person doesn't respond, get someone to call 9-11. First listen to breathing for 10 seconds. If they are not breathing, check their pulse for 10 seconds. If no pulse, ask someone to bring an AED (if available) and begin chest compressions. Place the heal of your hang in between the chest nipples. The compressions should be at least two inches deep. Do this for 30 compressions and then give two rescue breaths. Continue this until an AED arrives. Place the stickers on the person according to the instructions shown on the AED and turn AED on. If shock is advised, give shock and continue compressions and rescue breaths until help arrives.
How does it work?
-Chest compressions pump blood to the heart for the person so it lets blood go to the rest of the body.
When is an AED used?
-An AED is used for an unconscious person with no breath or pulse. If available, you should always use one and only deliver the shock if the AED prompts you to do so.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
-I think I would be pretty scared of doing it wrong or not being able to save the person, but go on and provide the CPR as calmly as possible. I would also make sure 9-11 was notified right away.
Why would a person need CPR?
ReplyDeleteA person needs CPR if they are unconscious and not breathing; indicating that their heart has stopped functioning.
Procedure
First make sure the scene is safe . Check if the victim responds. If there is no response call 911. Laying the victim on his or her back, begin chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, push down in the center if the chest 30 times. After performing 30 chest compressions, tilt the head back and lift the chin of the victim. Pinch the nose and cover the mouth with your mouth and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second. Continue with 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives.
How it works?
CPR works because the person performing CPR is physically pumping the heart in order to keep the blood circulated. Assisting an unconscious person by pumping his or her heart and supplying oxygen, CPR saves lives.
When you use AED?
AED is used inorder to deliver shock to the victim, so that the heart would start functioning again .It is used after performing CPR.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
If I had to perform CPR, my first reaction would be shock. But I would immediately calm myself, and perform the steps of CPR to the best of my ability .
Why someone needs CPR?
ReplyDeleteOne might need CPR, if they are unconscious and they are not breathing. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and it helps restore the heart and breathing so that the body can get blood to vital organs such as the brain and the lungs.
How CPR is performed:
If you find someone unconscious first you should tap their shoulders and ask "Are you okay?" If there is no response, place two fingers in either their neck or wrist to find a pulse. Feel the pulse for 10 seconds, then look for breathing by observing the rise and fall of the chest. If the person is not breathing and does not have a pulse, lay the person down. If you are by yourself call 911, but if someone is with you, tell them to call 911. Kneel down, place your dominant hand on their chest along the nipple line. Place the other hand on top of your dominant hands, straighten your elbows and align your shoulders over the persons body. Begin 100 chest compressions 2-inches into the chest. Chest compressions need to be 100 in one minute. The rhythm need to be constant.
When is an AED used?
An AED is used when the patient needs to be restore normal heart rhythm. It is a portable device that provides a shock to the person in order to resuscitate his or her. It is used to treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The AED helps contract he heart which helps pump blood to the body.
Thoughts
I have actually thought about this. I had a dream once that I was in an elevator leaving a meeting or something and an older man with a cane just feel to the floor and we got stuck on the elevator. I called 911 and began compressions. After about 89 compression, I felt a carotid pulse. He began to breath and we got out of the elevator together. If it were to actually happen, I feel like I would be frozen for the first moment than it would hit me that someone is about to die right before me. If it were a patient, I would lower the bed and remove the reals. I would get a board for their backs and I would get on the bed and begin compressions. If it were a family member, I would get them to the ground/floor, call 911 and begin compression until the ambulance arrives to take them to the hospital. I would like to think that I would save a live with CPR, but we will never know until I am put in that situation.
Why would someone need CPR?
ReplyDeleteAfter a heart attack, near drowning, or some other emergency where ones breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
How exactly it is performed?
First, call or get someone to call 911. Second, get directly over someone and put the heel of your hand on the chest, and the other hand on top of the first. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Push at a rate of at least 100 beats per minute. A good way to keep beat is to think of the song 'Stayin' Alive'.
how it works to save lives
When is an AED used?
An AED, or an Automated External Defibrillator, should be used on someone who is having sudden cardiac arrest (also known as SCA). This is when the ventricles, or the heart's lower chambers beat abnormally fast. Signs of SCA are sudden collapse or loss of consciousness along with the lack of breathing or irregular breathing. Once SCA has been recognized, the AED can then check the patient's heart rate and determine if electric shock is needed to restore the heart to regular beating.
I'm not quite sure what I would do if I was put in the situation where I had to preform CPR on a stranger or family, but I hope to think that I would be able to keep my wits and preform it steadily. I haven't been in many life threatening situtations (actually I've been in none), so I'm not sure what my automatic reaction would be. However, I do think that I would realize that if either I or someone else didn't act fast, this person could die. Knowing that would most likely compel me to do CPR, even though I've never practiced it before.
A person would need CPR if they are unconscious and not breathing. If they needed CPR, you would need to go to the victim and shake them asking "are you okay?" If there is no response, ask someone to call 911. Before starting compressions, you must check their breath sounds and pulse for a max of 10 seconds each. If there is no pulse, ask for an AED and begin chest compressions. Using the heal of your hand placed on the chest bone, begin 2 inch deep compressions. Continue for 30 compressions, then perform 2 "rescue breaths". Once the AED arrives place the stickers where instructed, and turn the AED on. If instructed to give a shock, do so, if not, continue compressions until help arrives. The process of CPR works by the pressure from pushing on the chest with your hands helps pump the blood through the heart to the rest of the body. An AED is used when a person is not breathing and unconscious, if it is available you should use it and only give the shock if told to do so. If I had to perform CPR on a family member, I would react as calmly as possible, but I would also be scared of not being able to save them or hurting them even more.
ReplyDeleteOnce you see that a person is unconscious and non response is when you know when a person needs CPR. You must first tap them on the shoulders and ask "are you okay?" If the person doesn't respond, ask someone to call 911 and to get an AED. Before starting CPR you must first check to see if the scene is safe. Then place the person on their back if they are not already. Proceed to get on your knees next to the person's neck and shoulders. Put your heel of one hand on the person's chest and the other hand on top of the other hand. Push straight down on their chest about 2 inches each time. Continue to average at least 100 compressions a minute. They should also have a compression to breath rate of 30:2. Make sure to keep your elbows straight and shoulders above your hands while doing this. CPR can save lives because it provides a temporary pulse and rhythm for a failing heart. If an AED is present, then just follow the instructions presented onto it and it will help bring a pulse back. If I had to use CPR on a loved one I don think I would be able to hold my composure. A whole bunch of thoughts would be rushing through my head wondering what life would be without them and if I couldn't save them it would be my fault. I don't know how I would do it but if I were ever in the position I would just pray that I would be able to control myself and still with everything I have learned through my CPR training.
ReplyDeleteCPR should be performed someone has no pulse and has trouble breathing. The process is simple and should be learned by all. The first step is to check to see if the scene is safe. Then you make try to wake up the victim to make sure he needs CPR, you don't want to perform CPR on someone who is perfectly fine! After you realize they are not responding, you should check to see if they have a pulse for, at the most, 10 seconds. Once you see that there is no pulse you should immediately tell someone to call 911 and tell them the person on the phone to bring an AED to the scene. After that you should immediately begin giving compressions and breaths with a ratio of 30:2. Keep doing the compressions until the person starts breathing and has a pulse or the medical professionals arrive on the scene and have taken over.
ReplyDeleteAn AED, an automated external defibrillator, gives a shock to the patient when it is needed and greatly increases the chance of saving the victims life.
I believe I would be prepared to perform CPR on a friend or family member if the situation occurs. I would feel a little scared to perform a life or death action on someone but I would also try my hardest to not let my nerves get to me. My friend had to perform CPR on her little sister but she said she was well prepared and extremely glad she took the time to get certified, which makes me feel like the training I received was good and will definitely come in handy one day.
If I had to do CPR on someone I would be terrified because in some instances it's their life in your hands. Of course I would do it if worse came to worst and i was the only person there but otherwise I'd probably let someone calmer do it.
ReplyDeleteIf a person is not breathing or having major trouble breathing they need CPR. First check if someone is responsive and if not call 911. You start pushing on their chest faster than 1 time per second. Then you tilt the head back and lift their chin. Pinch their nose and then blow into the mouth until you see the chest rise.Do this twice. Then start pumping the chest again until help arrives or they come to. This saves lives because it can double your chances of surviving a cardiac arrest. It can keep the person alive until they can get medical help.
An AED can check the person's heart rhythm and determine whether an electric shock is needed to try to restore a normal rhythm. If someone goes into cardiac arrest and passes out, they may need this.
CPR is used when a person unconscious and not breathing. When someone is performing CPR they are helping your heart to circulate oxygen by doing compressions on the sternum to help the beat.
ReplyDelete1. Secure the scene
2.check their pulse and response no longer than 10 seconds
3.if they don't respond ,you can't find a pulse, or they don't have one immediately start compressions
4.30 compressions at on the center of the chest
5.Tilt their head back and supply them with 2 breaths of air
6. 5 cycles
7. When the aed is introduced you will turn it on and everything after that should be easy because the aed tells you everything you need to do.
An aed is a kit to help make CPR easy it sends shock waves to the persons heart to make the heart contract. Don't stop performing CPR until help arrives.
If I had to perform CPR I wouldn't be bothered at all what needs to be done should be done no room for panic and second guessing when someone's life is on the line. I'm also CPR certified that also helps.
What does CPR stand for?
ReplyDeleteCardiopulmonary Resuscitation
When does a person need CPR?
A person needs CPR if they are unconscious and not breathing. In another words, it means that the heart has stopped pumping blood to the rest of the body.
How is CPR performed?
Before starting, check to see if the person is unconscious or not. If he/she appears unconscious, ask the victim and tap or shake their shoulder asking "Are you okay?" Place two fingers on either the neck or wrist to find a pulse. Feel the pulse for 10 seconds, then look for rising of the chest. If the person is not breathing and does not have a pulse, call 911 and get help but start compressions. Lay the person down. Kneel down, place your hand on their chest along the nipple line. Place the other hand on top of your dominant hands, straighten your elbows and align your shoulders over the victim's body. Begin chest compressions 2-inches into the chest. Give 5 cycles of compressions (30 compressions to 2 breaths).
How does it work?
When chest compressions are given, you are pumping the heart for the person so it lets blood flow to the rest of the body and prevents brain damage and allows the heart to begin pumping on its own again.
When to use an AED?
AED is used in order to deliver shock waves to the victim, so that the heart would start functioning again. It is used after performing CPR. And CPR is to be given until an AED arrives.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
If this were to occur in real life, then I believe I would be nervous but I would definitely help the victim. Because the victim is in danger, there is no room for thinking about things. Since I am CPR certified, I would apply all the things that I learned and hopefully save the victim's life.
It is important to make sure that the scene is safe before starting CPR. When/if it is, find out if the person is unconscious by calling out or shaking them. If they don't respond, check their pulse and their breathing, if there is nothing, call 911 and have someone get an AED, which is a device that checks heart rhythms and can deliver electrical shocks when needed, and start CPR. Start by pushing firmly down on the chest and a rate of about 100 pushes/minute. The placement of the hands should be in the center for best results. After 30 thrusts, give 2 breaths of air. When giving breaths, pinch the nose and tilt the head back while covering the mouth completely, it is really important to tilt the head back to make sure the air doesn't go to the stomach, which can be dangerous. When the AED arrives, follow the instructions on putting it on the person and following the instructions it gives you.
ReplyDeleteCPR provides temporary means of acting for the heart to the body, long enough for the person to get medical attention. It is a way to restart the heartbeat and breathing actions by manually doing the actions until the body is able to do it on its own. If a person is unconscious, sometimes just waiting for the ambulance can take too long, so CPR extends the body's "waiting time".
Honestly, this is way easier said than done, the pressure of having to perform CPR and having a person's life in my hands would be too much to a lot of people. I haven't been in a situation where I need to do CPR, but if I was, I would definitely be nervous, however, I do think that I would be able to perform it.
The procedure:
ReplyDeleteTo start CPR first you must check for the victim for unresponsiveness. If the person is not responsive and not breathing call 911 and return to the victim. If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down in the center of the chest 30 times. Pump hard and fast at the rate of at least 100/minute, faster than once per second. Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.
Why would someone need CPR:
Someone would need CPR if they are unconscious and they are not breathing.
How is it preformed:
It is preformed by compressing the chest and and blowing into the mouth.
How CPR works to save lives:
Studies have shown that hands only CPR increases the likelihood of survival in comparison to the mouth to mouth approach. Compressions help to circulate warm and oxygenated blood through the body sooner, which is critically important. Only about 8 percent of those who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital survive with their brain function intact, but when proper CPR techniques are performed, that rate is substantially higher. About two-thirds of deaths from heart attack occur before the victim reaches the hospital. Many of these deaths can be prevented if the victims get prompt help from someone trained in CPR. The life of the victim can be sustained until professionals are able to take over.
When is AED used:
AED stands for automated external defibrillator. An AED IS used on a person who is having sudden cardiac arrest and can save a person's life. An AED can check the person's heart rhythm and determine whether an electric shock is needed to try to restore a normal rhythm.
My thoughts:
I think that CPR is very important and helps save hundreds of lives. If I was trained in CPR and the time came I think I could do CPR on someone who needed it until the ambulance arrived.
Why would a person need CPR?
ReplyDeleteA person would need CPR if they were unconscious and unable to breathe for himself or herself.
How is CPR performed? (on adults)
First you must check if the person is unconscious, this can be done be shaking them and asking loudly if they are alright. Immediately tell a bystander to call 911 and if possible locate an AED. Tilt the unconscious person’s head back, open their mouth, and put your ear near to their mouth to listen and feel for a breath. Place the edge of one hand one the person’s sternum and your other hand on top of the first. Press about 2 inches into the chest, keeping your arms straight, at a tempo of around 100 compressions per minute. For optimists this is about the rhythm of Stayin’ Alive, for pessimists it’s Another One Bites The Dust. Continue until an AED or paramedics arrive. If an AED arrives follow the instructions that should be on all AED’s, but if there are not follow these steps. Place the patches directly on the person’s chest as illustrated on the AED, and continue compressions until the AED instructs you to stop. If the AED says to stay clear of the patient, tell anyone close by to stand back. The AED may instruct you to deliver an electric shock to the patient, to do this simply press the button on the machine. Resume compressions immediately and follow subsequent instructions from the AED. At any point in time turn over the patient to paramedics upon their arrival and follow all instructions they give.
If you are trained check the person’s airway before beginning and clear the airway if needed. Follow the same steps as above but every 30 seconds give two rescue breaths by opening the airway again, pinching the nostrils shut, and covering their mouth with yours. The rescue breath should last one second, if the chest rises give the second breath. If the chest does not rise recheck the airway and clear as needed before giving the second breath. Continue this cycle of 30 compressions to 2 breaths until an AED or paramedics arrive.
How does CPR work?
CPR keeps blood circulating to the heart increasing the chances of survival. However the heart cannot resume normal operations without an electric shock to jolt the pacemaker back to normal. This is the purpose of an AED.
When is an AED used?
An AED is used on any person under cardiac arrest excluding babies. However an electric shock should not be given unless you are instructed by the AED. The machine measures heart rhythms and is not harmful in this aspect.
Having been trained in CPR, I would hope that I would be able to calmly react and perform CPR on a family member, or anyone in need really. I've seen someone’s life saved with CPR and I believe I would be able to do the same if the need arose.
Why someone needs CPR?
ReplyDeleteCPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an individual would only need to have it performed if they are not
breathing or when they are unconscious and have no pulse.
How exactly it is performed?
1. Check the scene for immediate danger.
2. Determine what is needed. If there is no breathing or pulse, do breathing and a chest treatment. If there is a pulse but not breathing, just continue with a breathing treatment.
3. If the person only needs breathing treatment, blow every 5 seconds. After 2 minutes, check the individual to see it they are breathing. If they are not breathing, continue the breathing treatment.
4. If the person needs both treatments, blow two times while holding the nose shut, and then follow up the rib cage and find the top of the rib cage, place two fingers down, and start the compressions.
5. Give 5 cycles of compressions.
How it works to save lives?
CPR works to save lives because when the chest compressions are given, the heart is being pumped for the person so that it lets the blood flow to the rest of the body. By doing this, it also allows the heart to start pumping on its own and prevents brain damage.
When is an AED used?
An AED is used when the victim needs shock waves delivered to them, so that the heart can function once again. This should be used after CPR has been attempted on the individual.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
If I had to use CPR on a patient or family member, I would try my best to execute it properly so that they can live. However, I would be extremely scared and worried since someone's life is on the line.
What is a reason why someone would need CPR?
ReplyDeleteA person would need CPR if they are unconscious and are showing no signs of breathing. This would mean that the heart has completely stopped pumping blood to the body.
How is CPR performed?
When you find someone unconscious first shake and shout. You tap them on the shoulders and ask if they are OK. If they do not respond check their pulse for no more than 10 seconds. If no pulse is found tell someone to call 911 and a second person to get an AED. Begin chest compressions by placing the palm of your hand on the sternum, or the middle of the chest. Push down at least 2 inches deep and continue for 30 compressions. Then give 2 rescue breathes by 2 fingers and placing them under the victims chin. Place your other hand on the brim of their forehead and pinch their nose shut. Tilt their head back to allow the airway to open. Give 2 full breathes, making sure to watch for chest to rise. Continue with compressions and repeat the cycle of 30 compressions to 2 breathes for five cycles or until help arrives.
How does it work to save lives?
When you do chest compressions you are pumping the heart for the person so it pushes blood to the rest of the body and prevents brain damage and allows the heart to begin pumping on its own again.
When is an AED used?
If an AED is not available continue the compression cycle. If an AED is available, you will use it to deliver a shock to the victims heart and this allows the heart to begin pumping. You only provide a shock if the AED prompts you to do so, if it does not prompt you to do so do not deliver shock as it could be harmful to the victim.
How do I think I would react if I actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
I believe I would act hurriedly but with confidence because I know what to do. I have taken a couple classes on CPR and how to react when put into this type of situation. I like to help people, so if I saw a person in need of CPR I believe I would attempt to help them.
Why someone needs CPR?
ReplyDeleteIn event of heart attack, near drowning, or when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
How is CPR performed:
Check around person to see if they are in any sort of danger.
Check to see if they are conscious or unconscious.
Tap/shake person and shout loudly “Are you okay?”
If no response, call 911 before beginning CPR (if alone), then begin CPR for one minute.
Use CAB method-circulation, airway, breathing
Make sure he/she is on a flat surface on their back if needed remove any baggy/bulky clothing. Place Hands in between nipples with other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands.
Use your entire body weight to press chest straight down about two inches.
Perform 30 chest compressions,then check airways by open the person's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal.
Give two rescue breaths make sure chest rises and falls
Give another 30 compressions and repeat rescue breaths until they regain consciousness or can breath properly on their own.
How it saves lives?
It saves lives because it restores breath and circulation to the body.
When is an AED used?
If the person has not begun moving after five cycles of compressions.
If you come a across a person that seems unconscious, tap an adult and ask if they are ok. For babies, a person should tap them on their foot and see if they react. If they are not showing their chest rising then a person should perform CPR and tell someone near to get the AED and call 911. It is easier to perform CPR with two people because they can switch giving breaths and compressions. For an adult the ratio between compressions and breaths is 30:2. For an infant it is 15:2 and press the heart with two fingers or both thumbs. An AED is used if the person is not breathing. There are adult pads and child pads but in a situation for an adult with only child pads is fine in that situation.
ReplyDeleteCPR saves lives because it is the process of pumping blood when performing compressions and prevents brain damage.
If I had to perform CPR on a family member, I would feel like their life is in my hands and the pressure to save them would be difficult. I would not be able to perform CPR with such confidence and feel like I was doing it wrong. I would try my hardest to perform and take care of the situation.
Steps for giving CPR
ReplyDeleteSurvey the scene
Make sure that there are no dangers surrounding the patient and it is safe to operate on the person.
Shake and Shout
For an adult, shake the shoulders and ask if they are okay. If there is no response, move on to the next step. For and infant, snap and clap in its face and then tickle the feet. If there is no response, then move on to the next step.
Initial Assessment
Taking your index and middle finger, check to see if the person has a pulse by putting those fingers on the corroded artery in the neck. If you do not feel a pulse, this is when CPR becomes necessary.
Begin CPR and use of AED
For an adult, the ratio of chest compressions to breaths is 30:2 and you begin with the breaths. To do compressions, place your palms on top of each other at a little bit of an angle. The compressions are done at the nipple line. Your compressions should be a 1/3-1/2 the chest cavity. For an infant, the ratio is 15:2 beginning with breaths. However, compressions are done with your thumbs just below the nipple line.
To give breaths, place your fingers behind the points of the jaw bone and crank the head back as far beck as you can. This opens the airway for the breaths. Then you give the breaths.
Immediately when the person has lost their pulse, use the AED as it gives instructions on what to do and can shock if necessary. You place the shock pads on there chest and turn it on, then it will begin to prompt you on what to do. If it is an infant, place one pad on the the chest and one on the back.
You never reassess the person and continue to perform CPR and use the AED until EMS arrives.
CPR works to save lives because it continues to pump the heart allowing blood to flow around the body. The breaths provide oxygen for the body and the brain helping to prevent permeant damage.
If I had to perform CPR on someone I know, I feel like initially I would be in shock and just freeze, but then I would pull myself together enough to do what is necessary to save their life.
Why does someone need CPR?
ReplyDelete-Someone would need CPR is their heart has stopped working or in the event of a drowning which is why lifeguards are needed at most every swimming pool and beach.
How is CPR performed?
- The steps to starting CPR are; Survey the scene and make sure there isn't anything dangerous at the surrounding area including glass or anything preventing a smooth CPR process, shake and shout the person to see if they are conscious or not, if they aren't conscious begin the initial assessment of checking their pulse and if their isn't a pulse then begin CPR. This is when you get the AED ready for usage following all of their instructions.
-If the person is an adult, you start compressions right as their nipple line. The compressions for an adult are 30:2 starting with the breath. To give a breath, you take your fingers and place them under the jaw bone and pull up towards you which pulls their neck as far back as you can go leaving the airway open.
-For an infant you follow all the same directions except for the compressions which are 15:2.
How does CPR save lives?
-CPR is a way to give oxygen to someone else who may have a blocked airway or has had their heart stop. It allows for blood to be distributed around the body along with oxygen.
When is an AED used?
-The AED is used when someone's pulse has stopped which can help get their heart beating again instead of doing compressions and breaths.
What would you do if you came across this situation/
-Since I am a lifeguard and attend inservice each month, at first I would be shocked but then my adrenaline would kick in and I would start saving their life using all of the knowledge I have learned since last summer.
Why would someone need CPR?
ReplyDeleteAfter a heart attack, near drowning, or some other emergency where ones breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
How exactly it is performed?
First, call or get someone to call 911. Second, get directly over someone and put the heel of your hand on the chest, and the other hand on top of the first. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Push at a rate of at least 100 beats per minute.
When is an AED used?
An AED, or an Automated External Defibrillator, should be used on someone who is having sudden cardiac arrest. This is when the ventricles, or the heart's lower chambers beat abnormally fast. Signs of SCA are sudden collapse or loss of consciousness along with the lack of breathing or irregular breathing. Once SCA has been recognized, the AED can then check the patient's heart rate and determine if electric shock is needed to restore the heart to regular beating.
What would you do if you came across this situation?
I'm not quite sure what I would do if I was put in the situation where I had to preform CPR on a stranger or family, but I hope to think that I would be able to keep my wits and preform it steadily. I haven't been in any life threatening situations, so I'm not sure what my automatic reaction would be. However, I do think that I would realize that if either I or someone else didn't act fast, this person could die. Knowing that would most likely compel me to do CPR and hopefully the adrenaline would kick in so that I wouldn't worry to much about what was actually happening at the moment until later.
Why would someone need CPR?
ReplyDeleteA person would need CPR if they are unconscious and showing no signs of breathing.
How is CPR performed?
If you see a person that seems to be unconscious first tap them on the shoulder and shout, "are you okay?" If there is no response have someone call 9-1-1. Then you should check for breathing, but for no more than 10 seconds. Kneel next to the person and put the heel of your hand over the center of the person's chest and place your other hand on top. Push hard and fast at the middle of the chest making sure that the compressions are at least 2 inches deep and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. Then you will give the person 2 rescue breaths and continue the cycle until the person begins breathing again or an AED is present. If an AED is present first turn it on and then attach the pads to the person. Then give one shock to the person and perform CPR.
How does CPR work?
Chest compressions pump blood in the heart to keep oxygen-rich blood circulating through the body until breathing is restored.
When is an AED used?
An AED should be used if a person is experiencing cardiac arrest. It sends a shock in order to try to get the heart pumping and functioning normally again.
How would you react if you had to perform CPR on a patient or family member?
If I had to perform CPR I feel like I would be very nervous and would be afraid that I would end up killing the person. I would not like having the life of a person in my hands and I would be worried that I would do something wrong. Hopefully, I would be able to calm down and perform CPR to the best of my abilities in order to save the person's life.
Why would a person need CPR?
ReplyDeleteBecause there is not a sign of breathing in the person
How is CPR preform?
If you are in this situation run to the person on the floor and ask them if they are okay, if they don't respond tell someone to call 9-1-1, and check for their pulse and breathing, then put your hand on the center of their chest and the other one on top of the first hand, no more than 2 inches deep do 30 compression per min until the ambulance gets there
How does CPR works?
It pumps oxygen throughout your body until you can breath again
When us a AED used?
It's used when the person is having a cardiac arrest, so it sends a shock throughout the persons body until the heart is pumping again
How would you react if you were on this situation?
I would act fast, because the person around the one that needs CPR might not know how to perform CPR, and since I had to preform CPR I know what to do and I would be very happy about myself because I saved someones life
Procedure:
ReplyDelete1) Check that scene is safe
2) check for a pulse
3) call for help (have someone else call for help)
4)begin compressions (30)
5) 2 breaths after every 30 compressions
6) repeated steps 4 and 5 until help arrives
Someone will need CPR when they become unconscious and stops breathing and has no pulse.
CPR: The very first thing you do is always make sure the scene is safe, then check for a pulse, but for no more than 10 seconds. If there is no pulse, have someone else call for help then begin CPR. If you are alone, do about 5-10 rounds of CPR then go call for help and come back and continue CPR. To begin CPR, hold one hand out then place your other hand on top and wrap your fingers through and place at the sternum, but not too low on the sternum because that will break the sternum and/or the ribs and can actually damage/kill the person. Press down using the heel of your hand at least 2 inches, . You will do 30 reps of compressions then two breaths. Hold the nose close and tilt the chin back in order to open up the airway then give two deep breaths. Make sure you see the chest rise and give it time to recoil before giving the second breath, then begin CPR again. 30-2, 30-2; continue until help comes.
CPR saves lives by helping continue to pump the heart and getting blood circulated and continues to get oxygen to the brain.
An AED is used when someone is unconscious, not breathing, and has no pulse. It aids in delivering shocks to the heart in order to try and jump start the heart to pump on it's own again. It is used in unison with CPR.
I would probably be too traumatized to have to perform on my own family members but I would if I truly had to. However, if it was a random person, I would be able to help, I would just be reluctant to give mouth-to-mouth breaths. If I had one of the bags on hand I would use it, but otherwise, you do not know anything about this person, what if they have a disease? An STD? And also, it is a very likely possibility they will throw up into your mouth during CPR.
CPR is necessary when a patient is unresponsive, is not breathing, and has no pulse. CPR is performed by first, making sure the scene is safe. Next you would check for responsiveness, and if the patient is unresponsive you would then check to see if the patient is breathing, if not you would then assess the pulse. Once you have determined the patient has no pulse, immediately call for assistance (and an aed if possible) and begin compressions. Perform compressions at a rate of 100 bpm. The ratio of compressions to breaths should be 30:2 and continued until either replaced by someone else or told to stop by ems. The purpose of CPR is to manually keep a pulse while the heart is unable to do so as well as provide oxygen to keep the lungs functioning. An aed is used to assess heart rhythm and provide defibrillation when necessary. It is perfect for operators who don't know how to use other kinds of defibrillators because it is automated and tells operators what to do. It would be used when secondary response arrives, unless primary response was ems who happened to have an aed on hand. If I was forced to perform CPR on a family member I would react as quickly as possible and perform the CPR as quickly, effectively, and calmly as possible. I would do so because I know that if I did not perform, my family member would have a high likelihood of death. Same applies for a patient who is not immediate family, however I would take more body substance isolation precautions if I did not know the patient.
ReplyDeleteIt is important that everyone know the basics of CPR?
ReplyDelete- Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, and less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. The reason CPR is important to know is for the sole reason that it can be used to save a life.
Discuss the procedure for giving CPR.
- You make sure the scene is safe, ask bystanders and/or relatives about arrest avents if possible, check the patients responsiveness by tapping on shoulders. If unresponsive assess the patient to see if they are breathing, if the patient is not breathing then check the carotid pulse for 10 seconds, if there is no pulse then immediately bring chest compressions at a ratio of 30:2While you are making sure that the chest compressions are being performed correctly ask someone to get an AED, when the AED is present ask your partner to open and turn on the AED, follow the prompts given by the AED, and attach the AED to the patient. When attached to patient stop CPR so the AED Can analyze for V-FIB or V-TACH, if present make sure you and your partner are clear from the patient so shock can be delivered. Once shock is delivered immediately resume on chest compressions.
Why someone needs CPR
People who are apneic, pulse less, and unresponsive need CPR
It is important that everyone know the basics of CPR?
ReplyDelete- Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, and less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. The reason CPR is important to know is for the sole reason that it can be used to save a life.
Discuss the procedure for giving CPR.
- You make sure the scene is safe, ask bystanders and/or relatives about arrest avents if possible, check the patients responsiveness by tapping on shoulders. If unresponsive assess the patient to see if they are breathing, if the patient is not breathing then check the carotid pulse for 10 seconds, if there is no pulse then immediately bring chest compressions at a ratio of 30:2While you are making sure that the chest compressions are being performed correctly ask someone to get an AED, when the AED is present ask your partner to open and turn on the AED, follow the prompts given by the AED, and attach the AED to the patient. When attached to patient stop CPR so the AED Can analyze for V-FIB or V-TACH, if present make sure you and your partner are clear from the patient so shock can be delivered. Once shock is delivered immediately resume on chest compressions.
Why someone needs CPR
People who are apneic, pulse less, and unresponsive need CPR
The step by step process of CPR are: 1. Make sure the scene is safe. 2. Check for a response and visible chest rise. 3. Check pulse (two fingers pressed against the neck to find the coratid pulse on the side closest to you) for no more than 10 seconds. 4. Send someone to get help and grab an AED if there is one around. 5. When no pulse is found you should start with chest compressions and breaths (30 compressions and 2 breaths). 6. Continue this until help arrives and if there is an AED available you should hook it up to the patient and machine will lead you through the steps of what to do from there.
ReplyDeleteCPR is given to someone who no longer had a pulse. The chest compressions are used to act as the pumping of the persons heart so that blood continues to circulate through the body. The breaths given get air in through the airway to mock the persons breathing. It is performed the same way that I explained above. You follow the same steps every time, the only thing that should change are the amount of compressions given depending on the size and age if the person you are performing on. CPR is used all the time to aid in the saving of someone's life. As I explained the chest compressions and breaths mock, as best they can, what would be happening if the person what still conscious and breathing. The AED is used on a patient that no longer has a pulse. This machine delivers a shock to the heart to try and basically restart the heart. I think if I was in a situation where I had to preform CPR on a patient I would feel more confident and calm doing it on someone I don't know as apposed to performing it on a family member.
CPR is a useful tool that, in a situation of dire need, could save a life. CPR is performed by using a series chest compressions to circulate blood flow, and giving mouth to mouth or other form of respiration to keep oxygen in the body. CPR is like a jumpstart for your heart. When the heart stops, the chest compressions "reset" the heart and make it beat normally again. When giving mouth to mouth oxygen is given. Sometimes during CPR, an AED is used. An AED is used when a person is unconscious and has no pulse.
ReplyDeleteTo perform CPR, first check the scene to make sure it's safe, them tap the person's shoulders and ask "are you okay?". If the person doesn't respond, get someone to call 9-11, and get an AED. First listen to breathing and their pulse for 10 seconds. Then begin chest compressions. Place the heal of your hang in between the chest nipples. The compressions should be at least two inches deep. Do this for 30 compressions and then give two rescue breaths. Continue this until an AED arrives. Place the stickers on the person according to the instructions shown on the AED and turn AED on. If shock is advised, give shock and continue compressions and rescue breaths until help arrives.
If I were to perform CPR on a patient or family member, I would probably be extremely nervous about it. I've never performed CPR on an actual person, so I would be very uneasy. And sadly make some mistakes. But I think if I were to perform in a family member, I would probably be in too much shock to do anything.
In case you are ever around people and all of the sudden you find a person unconscious on the floor, it’s important to see if they respond. If no response is found and there is no breathing you should immediately begin CPR. Make sure someone in the crowd can call 911 to get medical attention if needed. CPR or (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is done by placing the victim on the ground on their back on a firm surface and position yourself next to the person’s upper body.
ReplyDeleteNext place the heel of one hand on the victim’s chest and with the other hand place on top of the other hand. Next make sure that your elbows are straight and push down on the person’s chest. Make sure you use your upper body entirely to ensure maximum pressure and force down on the victim’s chest. These compressions should be only a couple of inches and be repeated around a hundred times per minute.
In case there are paramedics and/or emergency equipment, an AED or (Automated External Defibrillator) can be used to deliver an electric shock to the heart of a victim. This should only be put to use when a victim is going into cardiac arrest: a sudden cessation of the heart where blood has stopped flowing to the heart. After an AED is used, the function of preforming CPR can be the difference between life or death. CPR can support the smallest amount of blood to the heart and can be restored through this action saving one’s life. To me, I remember learning about CPR and how to preform it, but just thinking about it terrifies me if I had to actually to do it to save someone. Although I haven’t been certified yet, since I know for the most part how to do it properly, I feel as though I could get certified just to be sure in case I have to save someone in the future.
When would someone need CPR?
ReplyDeleteIf someone is unconscious and not breathing, then they would need CPR.
How is CPR performed?
First you should tap them on the shoulder and ask "Are you Ok?". If there is no response, then check their pulse for 10 seconds, and then if there is no pulse call 911. if there is a pulse! then you can begin CPR. Chest compressions should be at Keats 2 inches deep. After 30 compressions, do 2 breaths. Continue doing this until help arrives.
How does it work?
It allows you to physically pump blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
When is an AED used?
An AED should be used when a person enters sudden cardiac arrest.
Despite popular belief CPR alone does not resurrect a person. What CPR does is circulate the blood to the body and brain until and AED is available to "reset" the body. The AED only recommends shock when it detects the heart patterns of pulseless ventricular fibrillation and during ventricular tachycardia. If the AED detects any other heart rhythm besides those two it will not recommend shock. The good thing about AEDs is that they have instructions on them in pictures so even people who speak a different language or are illiterate would be able to use them. This helps because most public places have one on hand in case of emergency. CPR training is a very important task to go through so you can help in an emergency situation. Although it prepares you for how you should technically handle a situation one can never predict how or when they will need to use this skill. If it is necessary for one to utilize this skill on a family member or friend, it would be much more difficult to be professional than on a stranger. In conclusion, CPR is an essential skill for all beings and if more people knew it, it could increase the chances of resuscitation with the help of the AED.
ReplyDeleteCPR is a technique used in case of emergencies when the heart stops, CPR is a system of steps and actions that help an unconscious person heart get back to working. CPR is used to keep the blood and oxygen flowing in the body when the heart can’t, in most cases CPR should be used until patient regains consciousness or emergency response personnel arrive. Those critical minutes that you give CPR can be life saving moments. In some public places AED’s are located, AED is a computer and pads that send shocks to the heart in order to get the heart going again. Although in many cases AED’s can be lifesaving, if used incorrectly they can be dangerous. CPR and AEDs should only be used by people who have been properly trained and are correctly certified. Do not try to perform CPR on someone if you don't know what you are doing, as it could be dangerous.
ReplyDeletePersonally I was certified by the Red Cross because I was looking for a job as a camp counselor, dealing with kids and lifeguarding can lead to a potentially dangerous scenario and it is good to be prepared. Since I was certified I felt confident, but thankfully a situation never arose where I had to test it. Now that its been awhile I don't know how confident I would feel and. Regardless I think it would take me awhile to get on the right path but eventually with all the adrenaline and knowledge I have I would be able to help. I think its a large advantage to be certified but even more when you are often practicing and are prepared.
When injuries take place there are times where they are able to get up and there is no breathing occurring, that is when CPR is used, and for everyone to learn and maybe try to be licensed is good for emergencies. Last year in HST, I got certified in CPR, and being around people all the time, emergencies could take place, and knowing that you can save a life is really important.
ReplyDeleteThe procedure could be done in this way:
Check the victim for unresponsiveness and if the person is not responsive and not breathing or breathing normally it would be best to call 911 and return back to the victim. If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, and begin the chest compressions, pushing down in the center of this chest about 2 inches 30 times. Pump hard and fast at the rate of the at least 100/minute, faster than once per second. Then you tilt the head back and lift the chin, pinching the nose and covering the mouth with yours and blow until you see chest rise, make sure to give 2 breaths. This process should go on until help arrives to take over.
This helps saves live by giving the patient oxygen, and helping the pumping of the heart, so that somehow the victim is able to get conscious. Also the AED you used when available surrounding. Turn on the AED unit, depending on the model of the AED you should pull the handle or push the button, then follow the AED’s voice prompts, after that you remove all clothing from chest, abdomen, and arms, then peel the pads off and place them exactly as shown the accuracy is the most important then speed when placing pads. The AED should be starting as soon as it can get a read on the patient’s heartbeat. When the shock arises make sure no one is touching the patient. It’ll shock up to 3 times, but one is good enough.
Using CPR on a family member or friend, would be freighting because of the situation, but I would feel confident, because I know how to do and I am certified at it, and knowing that you can do something before the 911 gets her can really help the patient.
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and it helps revive a person when oxygen stops reaching the lungs. CPR is a technique that combines manually pumping the victim's heart along with breath resuscitation. A person would need CPR in the situation that they experience drowning or suffocation, a heart attack, basically in any situation where oxygen has stopped flowing into their lungs and become unconscious. The way you would perform CPR would be by using two hands, one placed over the other, to press on the person's chest many times in a row to move blood out of the heart that has stopped breathing. These are called chest compressions and they help move oxygen carrying blood to the body's vital organs, especially to the brain because someone who goes too long without oxygen reaching the brain will die. In between each chest compression your hands should be lifting off the chest to let the chest go back to where it was. This will let blood flow back to the heart. After multiple compressions, the person performing CPR will check the airway of the victim to see if they are breathing. If the person is not breathing then you need to give them two breaths, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. To do this, the person performing CPR would put his or her mouth over the victim's mouth and blow into their mouth forcing air into the lungs and after chest compression should start again and this should, hopefully, revive the victim.
ReplyDeleteAED stands for automated external defibrillator. This device can be used when a person is having a sudden cardiac arrest and is also used to revive a person. If I encountered a person who needed CPR I would probably check the person first and try and hear if they are conscious and or breathing and if they are then I would try and wake them up and if they were not then I would try and find a person immediately who could help and yell out to call 911. If no one around me knows what to do then I would try and perform CPR on them or just get an AED if one is available to use. I would be extremely scared to do something but if it meant saving a life then I would try and help out the person as best as I can.
Accidents happen at random times, some are critical and some can be taken care on the spot. CPR is performed on those you have stopped breathing or have no pulse. I think everyone should be certified in CPR because you never know when you will be have to safe someones life.
ReplyDeleteThere are multiple steps to CPR
Check for respinsiveness
Call 911
Open the airway
Check for breathing
Quickly scan for severe bleeding
For adults you do 100 compressions per minute
Give 2 rescue breaths
Continue the cycle
There are different versions of AEDs. A built-in computer checks a victim’s heart rhythm
through adhesive electrodes. The computer calculates whether defibrillation is needed. If it is, a recorded voice tells the rescuer to press the shock button on the AED. This shock momentarily stuns the heart and stops all activity. It gives the heart the chance to resume beating effectively. Instructions guide the user through the process. AEDs advise a shock only for ventricular fibrillation or another life-threatening condition called pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
If i were to perform CPR on a friend or family member, i think i would be able do help them without being scared or nervous.
1. CALL
ReplyDeleteCheck the victim for unresponsiveness. If the person is not responsive and not breathing or not breathing normally. Call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. PUMP
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down in the center of the chest 2 inches 30 times. Pump hard and fast at the rate of at least 100/minute, faster than once per second.
3. BLOW
Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.
CONTINUE WITH 30 PUMPS AND 2 BREATHS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
NOTE: This ratio is the same for one-person & two-person CPR. In two-person CPR the person pumping the chest stops while the other gives mouth-to-mouth breathing.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of SCA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having SCA may save the person's life. My thoughts of CPR done on someone are very exciting because you are saving someone’s life and giving them another chance of breath.
Someone needs CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) when they are unconscious and not breathing. If you find someone unconscious, tap them hard on the shoulders to try to see if they can be woken and ask "are you okay?"
ReplyDeleteIf they don't reply or wake up, check their pulse for 10 seconds. Use your pointer and middle finger to check their carotid artery (on the neck). If there is no pulse, then you must perform CPR. If you are with someone else, tell them to call 911 and get an AED. If you're alone, then perform one round of CPR before calling 911 and finding an AED. Kneel down next to the person (perpendicular to them). If they have thick clothing on, try your best to move it out of your way. Straighten your arms out and place the heel of your hand in between their chest, right above the sternum. Do compressions. You must press down 2 inches into their chest when doing this. Make sure each time you press down is slow and steady. Count to 30. When you're done, tilt the persons head all the way back, pinch their nose, and breathe into their mouth two times, slow and steady. Then resume with compressions. (30:2 ratio). Keep doing for 5 cycles or until help arrives. If you're on your own then after the 5 cycles, call 911 and try to find an AED. Chest compressions help with manually pumping blood throughout the body to help the heart go back to work again. An AED is used to help deliver a shock to the person which in turn causes their heart to beat again. If I actually had to perform CPR on a family member, I would definitely be scared. However, I would have to remain calm and in control in order to save his or her life.
Why you should know CPR?
ReplyDeleteCPR is needed when a persons heart beat as become irregular or if heart beat as stopped entirely
The process of CPR should begin with you calling or asking someone to call 911. Next place the base of your hand on the persons chest with the breathing issue. Place your other hand above the other to form a firm grip. Push for 100 beats per minute
When is an AED used?
An AED is used when a person is going through cardiac arrest. An AED can determine if the patient needs an electric shock to restore their heart rate to normal.
I believe everyone should learn CPR because what harm can come from learning this skill? If I were to witness someone needing CPR and I was the only one around to help I would feel nervous due to the effects of something going wrong. I do believe though the benefits of learning CPR outweigh the costs
ReplyDeleteWhy would somebody need CPR?
CPR should be performed whenever a person has stopped breathing, or when a person loses or has no pulse.
How is it performed?
First, you need to ask the person if they are okay, and if there is no response, feel their pulse or check if they are breathing, and if that person isn't breathing or has no pulse, the first thing you need to do is call 911, or have another person call 911 so an ambulance can come. Begin CPR by giving 30 compressions on the center of the chest, then give them 2 breaths of air, and check if they are breathing or have a pulse again, and then do this 5 times. Once the AED arrives, you need to follow the instructions on it, and perform the actions. CPR works to save lives because the chest compressions are to try and get the heart pumping again, and it lets blood flow throughout the body.
When is an AED used?
This is used to deliver shock waves to the patient to try and start the heart to pump again, but CPR is to be performed until the AED has arrived.
Thoughts:
If I ever had to perform CPR on a family member or friend, I would be nervous, but I would need to remain calm and not panic because a persons life would be at stake, so saving their life would be the only thing I would need to focus on.
In my opinion I think that everyone should know CPR or at least have an idea of what to do when its needed. Im not saying it will be easy to lean it maybe you will be to afraid to even touch a person who is having trouble breathing . But what if you were the person who needed CPR wouldn't you be glad that someone could help you wouldn't you want someone to calm you down.
ReplyDeleteProcedure of CPR-
1. CALL
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If the person is not responsive and not breathing or not breathing normally. Call 911 and return to the person who needs CPR.
2. PUMP
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down in the center of the chest 2 inches 30 times. Pump hard and fast at the rate of at least 100/minute, faster than once per second.
3. BLOW
Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.
These are 3 easy steps on how to do CPR on a person. If i was the person that had to do CPR on someone i would probably be very nervous, i might forget what to do at times but i would always try my hardest to try and save a life.
CPR is a very important skill that everyone should know. I learned it freshman year in my health class and again my sophomore year in my health science technology class. Now I am a lifeguard and my junior year I had to become certified for my job at the YMCA. Now I work at the great wolf lodge and this being my senior year I am about to become recertified in CPR once again. The procedures of CPR are different for infants, children, and adults. For all procedures you first check if the scene is safe. Then you tap the person and see if they are concious. If they are then first aid or ems may be necessary, and if not then you should first check for breathing, if they are then activate ems and place them in recovery position. If not then give a rescue breath then check pulse. If they have a pulse one should do rescue breaths. If no pulse then you should start CPR
ReplyDeleteTo give CPR you first approach the person who is collapsed and check to see if they are unconscious. You the ask “Are you okay?” If there is no response, you shout for help and call 911. Then if they are not already on their back you roll them over (while trying to move the whole body at one time). Listen for 5 to 10 seconds to see if they are breathing, if they are breathing then there is no need for CPR, if there is continue CPR. Kneel at the person’s side, near his or her chest. With the middle and forefingers of the hand nearest the legs, locate the notch where the bottom rims of the rib cage meet in the middle of the chest. Place the heel of the hand on the breastbone next to the notch, which is located in the center of the chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the one that is in position. Bring your shoulders directly over the person’s sternum. Press downward, keeping your arms straight. Push hard and fast. For an adult, depress the sternum about a third to a half the depth of the chest. Then, relax pressure on the sternum completely. Do not remove your hands from the person’s sternum, but do allow the chest to return to its normal position between compressions. Relaxation and compression should be of equal duration. Use 30 chest compressions to every two breaths You must compress at the rate of about 100 times per minute. The rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs. Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood circulating. An AED is used in the case of a heart attack or cardiac arrest. If I had to perform CPR in an emergency I think at first I would be in shock and hope that someone else would take charge, but if I had to I would try and perform CPR as best as I could. I think in a stressful situation such as that I would forget some minor parts of CPR such as asking if they are okay but I would try and get the over all concept.
ReplyDeleteCPR steps
ReplyDelete1. Call 9-1-1
2. Check for responsiveness
3. Check for breathing and pulse
4. Start good depth compression at a good rate of 100/min
5. Give 2 breathes very 30 compressions (head tilt chin lift)
6. Continue giving CPR until help arrives
Someone would need CPR when patient is in cardiac arrest.
Compressions helps improve circulation of blood starting at the heart, and giving breaths help give oxygen to the lungs of the unconscious person.
The AED should be used as soon as possible to help jump start the heart.
If I had to use my skill if CPR I would feel nervous to perform it, because I am afraid to experience something that I did not expect.
Being a lifeguard I know the value of knowing CPR. Everyone should know CPR, and they should also know how to modify it for a child and infant. It's also helpful if you have a crags bag or mask in case they throw us in your mouth. To modify for a child the ratio is 15 compressions to two breaths, either using one hand or two depending on the size of child. To modify for infant use two fingers right below the nipple line, or if there are two people put both of your thumbs under he nipple line and lay your hands like a butterfly.
ReplyDeleteCPR procedure w/o crash bag.
1. Survey the scene and put on gloves if you have any. Move anything that could harm you, or the person in distress.
2. Shake and shout. Shake the person softly but firm and see if they are responsive.
3. Call 911 or ask someone to call 911 and return to the person in distress.
4.Put two fingers on the artery in the neck and count to ten to see if you feel a heartbeat on your finger tips. Look at the Chest to see signs of breathing. If patient isn't breathing, begin AR. If they are breathing move them to the recovery position. If not breathing and the heart isn't beating begin CPR.
5. Begin 30 compressions on the chest. An easy way to not go to fast or two slow would be to go to the beat of staying alive.
6. Give two breaths into the person. If breaths do not go in do 30 compressions and finger sweep.
7. If there is another person, try to switch every two min.
8. Perform CPR until paramedics arrive.
First, you make sure the scene is safe. Then you approach the victim and assess his or her consciousness by shaking them and asking if they are all right. Check their pulse and their breathing to determine if they are truly unconscious. If they remain unresponsive designate someone to locate an AED and someone else to call 911. While these people help you accomplish these tasks you should start CPR. Place the victim on their back on top of a solid surface. Using the heel of one hand with the other hand on top of it start chest compressions and breaths (30:2 ratio). When an emergency response team arrives at the scene allow them to take over.
ReplyDeleteCPR is needed when the heart stops beating. When you are giving a victim chest compressions you are attempting to manually pump the heart and revive the patient. It works by jump-starting the heart much like a car.
An AED is used when the heart is experiencing cardiac arrest. This machine gathers information about the heart’s rhythm and determines if a shock is needed. This is used when the heart is arrhythmic.
If one of my family members required CPR I would probably be scared at first but I would do by best to stay focused and hopefully save their lives.
How to perform CPR
ReplyDeleteStep 1: make sure the person is breathing
Step 2: make sure the scene is safe
Step 3: if you are by your self start CPR and do 5 sets before you call 9-11 if you are with some other people before you begin CPR tell them to call 9-11 and get you an AED
Step 4: begin CPR in which you give them 30 compressions and then 2 breaths you keep doing this until paramedics arrive on the scene or if the AED tells you yo stop
You only perform CPR when the victim is not breathing. The reason CPR works is because when you are giving chest compressions it stimulates the heart pumping and relaxing so blood can get through you body and when we give breaths it's because it's getting air to your lungs so you can sort of breathe. If I had to perform CPR on a stranger or my family member I would probably be startled at first and shocked because I have no idea what's happening but then I would jump straight into action and perform CPR on them. CPR is an important skill to know and I think everyone should know it because it can save many lives
In my previous comment I forgot to mention the AED is used only if it can detect what is wrong with the heart. You put the pads on the skin and see if it will let you use it. Sometimes it tells you shock not advised continue CPR. Try to use it though if you have it and the person is having a heart attack.
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ReplyDeleteA person needs CPR if their heart has stopped functioning and the victim stops breathing. CPR main role is to help the victim to breath again and let the blood circulate around the body.
Procedure:
Make sure the scene is safe. Shake the person and check if the victim responds. If there is no response call 911. Lay the victim on his/her back and begin chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, push down in the center of the chest 30 times. Make sure your elbows are straight and using the bottom palm of you hands. After performing 30 chest compressions, tilt the head back and lift the chin of the victim to straighten the esophagus. Pinch the nose and cover the victims mouth with your mouth and blow. Make sure that you see the chest rise through each blow. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take at least 1 second. Continue sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives.
How it works?
The helper is helping an unconscious person by pumping his/her heart and supplying oxygen to the body.
CPR is when the helper is physically pumping the heart in order to keep the blood circulated.
When you use AED?
After preforming CPR, AED is used inorder to deliver shock to the victim, so that the heart would start functioning again .It also detects heartbeats and if there is any.
How you think you would react if you actually had to use CPR on a patient or family member?
i would remain calm, and make sure that the place is safe. Then I would remind myself the procedures and do the best that I can.
A person would need CPR if they were to stop breathing or if they were to start drowning while swimming. As a lifeguard, I have learned that knowing CPR is a life skill that everyone should be familiar with.
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First, you need to survey the scene and make sure the scene is safe. After this, perform the "shake and shout" method. By doing this, you will be able to tell if there are any immediate signs of life. If the person appears to be unconscious, you will need to start your initial assessment by checking their pulse for 10 seconds. If the person has no pulse, have someone nearby call 911, and then go ahead and start CPR while waiting for the paramedics to arrive. If the person is an adult, you will want to place your hands right below the nipple line in order to start compressions. With an adult, the compression ratio is 30:2; 30 compressions and then 2 breaths. Start with a breath, and then move to compressions. When giving breaths, you will place two fingers on eat side of the person's face, right at their jawline. Make sure you tilt the face up in order to make sure their airway is open. If you are performing CPR on a child, the only difference is the ratio of compressions which will change to 15:2.
CPR can help save someone's life by allowing oxygen to be able to enter a blocked airway. This will allow the blood to start circulating again throughout the body.
An AED would be used in the circumstance of someone who has lost a pulse. As a lifeguard, I am trained that whenever you have to use CPR, always bring out an AED if it is nearby. An AED is able to deliver a shock to the victim that could start the heart again.
I've never had to perform CPR in a real life situation, but twice a month, we (lifeguards) are required to come into work for in service where we go over all of our skills, like performing CPR. Since I practice it a lot, I would like to say that I would not freak out if I had to perform on someone who was really not breathing, but I know it would be different since nerves and adrenaline would kick in.
The reason why someone would need CPR is that you never know when someone will be in cardiac arrest. It could happen anywhere at anytime and somebody around that certain person would need to know CPR in order to save the life of the person, Having cardiac arrest could result in death.
ReplyDeleteThe way to do CPR starts off with laying the person on his or her back in order to prevent injury from e chest compressions. Next is to place one hand on the victims chest. Then place the other hand ontop of the first hand palm down, then position your body directly over the hands. Now it is time to do 30 chest compressions. CPR helps the person when he or she is in cardiac arrest through the chest compressions. When in cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood; doing chest compressions helps keep the oxygen rich blood flowing and circulating. The only time when to use the AED is when the person is not breathing and having cardiac arrest. The AED is a type of portable device that delivers a shock to the heart to keep the heart pumping blood. If someone important to me were to be in cardiac arrest, I would try my very best to save their lives while ignoring my emotions of fear and shock, I would try to be flawless in an attempt to do CPR until help arrives. Though I can't stand to see my loved ones be in cardiac arrest, I tend to be very good at pushing my emotions away and get right into business.
The acronym CAB (compressions, airways, and breathing) can be used to remember the steps of CPR
ReplyDeleteStart chest compressions, by placing the heel of your hand on the center of the victim's chest. Put your other hand on top of the first with your fingers interlaced.
Press down so you compress the chest at least 2 inches in adults and children and 1.5 inches in infants. One hundred times a minute or even a little faster is optimal. If you have been trained in CPR, you can now open the airway by tilting the chin and the head. Pinch close the nose of the victim. Take a normal breath, cover the victim's mouth with yours to create an airtight seal, and then give two, one-second breaths as you watch for the chest to rise.Continue compressions and breaths, 30 compressions, two breaths, until help arrives.
CPR is used to manually revive the heart of a person who shows no pulse. It is a quick method used to help jump start the heart until further help arrives.
AED (automated external defibrillator) is used when someone is suffering a sudden case of cardiac arrest.
I believe after being thoroughly trained along with practice I would be able to perform CPR on a patient, or even a family member who was in need of if. The key is to remain calm and provide compressions in a rhythmic manner. You must be cautious so as to not cause more damage.
Recently the procedure for how to perform CPR has changed. Previously the way to remember it was “Always remember your ABC’s” (Airway, breathing, compressions). However, now the focus is compressions. So the new acronym that is used is CAB. Meaning that compressions are done first and then breathing is restored. If someone collapses the first thing you do is make sure that they are unconscious. Ask repeatedly if they are ok. If after a few seconds they do not awaken than take your first two fingers and place it under their jaw to see if you feel a pulse. If you cannot detect a pulse than begin chest compressions. First you must insure that the person you are performing compressions on is waist high or lower (you need to be at the proper angle in order for your compressions to work). Interlace your fingers and place the heel of your palm in the center of their chest. You must be careful not to do this to low or you will break the bottom of the sternum, which could lead to permeate damage. With straight arms use your body weight to compress the person’s around 2 inches (or less depending on the age of the person). Quickly press down and back up counting to 30. Once 30 compressions have been performed the next step is checking the airway. To determine if the person is breathing, check to see if the chest is rising and falling. If it is not place your ear over their nose and mouth and listen for air movement because they may be breathing very shallowly. If still no breath can be detected the next step it to check to see if their air way is clear. If there is something that is blocking their airway, do not try to remove it. You risk pushing it further down their windpipe, only causing further problems. If the airway is not clear and the person has a pulse, perform the Heimlich maneuver until it is dislodged. If the airway is clear, and the person has just been given chest compressions, lift their chin with one hand and pinch their nose with the other. Using mouth-to-mouth give the person two breaths. Only breathe until you see their chest rise, and no further. After two breaths have been given perform another 30 compressions. Continue the pattern until help arrives.
ReplyDeleteAn AED us used to shock the heart in order to restart it. The process is the same as performing CPR, you would perform CPR as normal until the AED arrives, then you follow the directions on how to use it, and perform chest compressions until help arrives or the person awakens.
If I had to perform CPR on someone that I knew, I think I would be running on pure adrenaline. If I stopped and thought about what was happening I’m not sure that I would be able to do it, but I know how to do it, and I know that it is extremely important for CPR to be performed in order for someone’s life to be saved.
CPR is used when someone has a blocked airway or is unconscious and not breathing. There are many factors that can effect how CPR is performed. Factors like the number of people, location and health condition of the CPR recipient all influence CPR. First things first, always assess the location. Is it safe for you and the other people to work? Once you've established that the location is safe you need to do the "Shake and Shout" where you check and see if the person is responsive or not. This will tell you whether or not to perform CPR. You also need to do a head to toe assessment. Check and see if there is pulse and breathing. Once you've figured out there is no breathing then you can start compressions. Compressions go down 2 inches in adults and 1.5 inches in infants and children. After 30 compressions then you follow with two breaths. Making sure to have an open airway when delivering the breaths.
ReplyDeleteIf you have an AED with you this will help you monitor the pulse. Make sure to follow all instructions labeled on the AED and the pads. When delivering shocks make sure everyone is clear and not touching the person. From there on the AED will give you all instructions until an emergency response team arrives.
I think if I was in a situation where a stranger needed CPR I would be less likely to help because I wouldn't feel comfortable if I messed up or did something wrong. With family they at least know you were doing It out of love in order to save them. I also know that personally I'm not good in panic situations so I might step aside and let others preform CPR.
CPR is necessary when a patient is unresponsive, is not breathing, and has no pulse. CPR is performed by first, making sure the scene is safe. Next you would check for responsiveness, and if the patient is unresponsive you would then check to see if the patient is breathing, if not you would then assess the pulse. Once you have determined the patient has no pulse, immediately call for assistance (and an aed if possible) and begin compressions. Perform compressions at a rate of 100 bpm. The ratio of compressions to breaths should be 30:2 and continued until either replaced by someone else or told to stop by ems. The purpose of CPR is to manually keep a pulse while the heart is unable to do so as well as provide oxygen to keep the lungs functioning. An aed is used to assess heart rhythm and provide defibrillation when necessary. It is perfect for operators who don't know how to use other kinds of defibrillators because it is automated and tells operators what to do. It would be used when secondary response arrives, unless primary response was ems who happened to have an aed on hand. If I was forced to perform CPR on a family member I would react as quickly as possible and perform the CPR as quickly, effectively, and calmly as possible. I would do so because I know that if I did not perform, my family member would have a high likelihood of death. Same applies for a patient who is not immediate family, however I would take more body substance isolation precautions if I did not know the patient.
ReplyDeleteIf a person has collapsed, determine if the person is unconscious. Gently prod the victim and shout, “Are you okay?” If there is no response, shout for help. Call 911 or your local emergency number. If the person is not lying flat on his or her back, roll him or her over, moving the entire body at one time. Open the person’s airway. Lift up the chin gently with one hand while pushing down on the forehead with the other to tilt the head back. Once the airway is open, check to see if the person is breathing. If opening the airway does not cause the person to begin to breathe, it is advised that you begin providing rescue breathing (or, minimally, begin providing chest compressions).
ReplyDeleteWith the middle and forefingers of the hand nearest the legs, locate the notch where the bottom rims of the rib cage meet in the middle of the chest.
Place the heel of the hand on the breastbone (sternum) next to the notch. Place your other hand on top of the one that is in position. Be sure to keep your fingers up off the chest wall.
Press downward, keeping your arms straight. Push hard and fast. Then, relax pressure on the sternum completely. Do not remove your hands from the person’s sternum, but do allow the chest to return to its normal position between compressions. Relaxation and compression should be of equal duration. Avoid interruptions in chest compressions (to prevent stoppage of blood flow).
Use 30 chest compressions to every two breaths (or about five cycles of 30:2 compressions and ventilations every two minutes) for all victims (excluding newborns). You must compress at the rate of about 100 times per minute.
Continue CPR until advanced life support is available.
An AED is used in case of heart attack or cardiac arrest.
If i had to do CPR i would definitely be extremely nervous and overwhelmed, but be able to calm down and realize what i need to do to help the person. I would go through everything that i know to make sure that I remembered everything so that i could do it correctly.
ReplyDeleteCheck the scene to be sure it is safe for you to help. Check the victim by tapping the shoulders to get response. Call 9-1-1, or tell someone to call. Set the patient on a flat, solid surface and begin compressions and administer breaths at at 30:2 ratio. Repeat until emergency team arrives to take over.
CPR is meant to restart the stopped heart of a patient. By performing compressions, the one performing CPR is attempting to pump the heart and revive the patient manually.
An AED is necessary when a shock is needed to restart the function of the heart. the machine assesses the state of the heart and determines as to whether it needs defibrillation.
Should the situation arise that one of my family members needed CPR, I would at first be frightened and nervous to help, but I think I would then gather enough focus to properly perform CPR and save their lives.
You perform CPR when an individual is unconscious, not responding, or not breathing. You need to make sure you and the person are out of harms way first of all. If the person is unconscious, try to wake them or look for some type of sign showing that they are responding. If the person is unconscious and doesn’t respond, you need to find someone else to call for help. If you are by yourself call 911 first before you begin CPR. If someone else calls 911 then in the mean time you should begin saving the persons life. Before you start CPR you need to place the person on their back onto a flat surface. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders. If you didn't already do so tell the person who called for help to find an AED close by. Place the heel of one hand over the center of the person's chest. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. Push straight down on the chest (it should compress around 2 inches). Continue to push (used your upper body weight, not just your arms) Push hard at a rate of about 100 compressions a minute.
ReplyDeleteYou do all this while waiting for the AED. Once the AED arrives follow the instructions that should be on the device. It should tell you to place the pads on the person. It will also tell you to deliver some shocks. Do as it says until professional help arrives.
When you pump or press in the person chest it delivers blood throughout the body.
An AED is used to shock the patient in order to get the heart pumping. It should be used after performing CPR.
To be honest I don't think I could keep myself calm enough to perform CPR on one of my family members. I feel like if I tried I would mess up or do it wrong and end up hurting whoever needs it even worse then they already are.
CPR is used help address someone who has had a stopping of the heart. This is most common in heart attacks. In order to perform CPR, the victim (I mean individual who needs it) should lay flat on a hard surface. The performer should told the head at a 45 degree angle to where the individual is facing above him. Using the palms of your hand (or fingers if performing on a minor) pump the chest at approximately 2 times per second. This should be done for a total of 20 presses, then rotate with someone else you you can take a break.
ReplyDeleteA defibrillator is used to shock the heart into pumping and should only be used in certain circumstances. It should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
As an Eagle Scout I have been trained to perform CPR on family members as well as strangers. Through the training I have learned the key elements to helping those in need.
CPR is used to restart the heartbeat of persons heart that has stopped. This is most common in heart attacks. When faced with a situation that requires CPR, if you're by yourself you should first call 911 before you begin CPR. If there are other people around tell them to call 911 while you begin doing CPR. When beginning to do CPR, lay the victim flat on a solid surface and begin compressions. I've been taught to go with the beat of eye of the tiger for doing compressions.
ReplyDeleteWhen you do compressions it delivers blood throughout the body. An AED is a shock that is used to restart a persons heart beat. If I was faced with a situation of having to do CPR, I don't think i would be successful. I've never been taught CPR fully so I dont have a full grasp on the concept. But I would none the less.
CPR is used when the heart has stopped beating. The steps are to: check for responsiveness, call 911, open the airway, check for breathing, quickly scan for severe bleeding, for adults you do 100 compression per minute , give 2 rescue breaths, and continue the cycle. You want to try and get your compressions in even rhythms, because a heart beat is in even rhythms. An AED is used to shock the heart, trying to help it to start beating again. If I had to preform CPR, I think I could do it. I had done the training and got certified years ago. I need to go back and get it renewed.
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